The 24 Hour Lions Roar
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The 24 Hour Lions Roar : April 16–17, 2027
The 24 Hour Lions Roar is a multi-distance ultrarunning event held at Gans Creek Recreation Area in Columbia, Missouri. The event features both individual and team-based formats on a looped course, including a youth Cub Run.
The main course is a 2.5-mile loop that incorporates the D1 NCAA Cross Country Championship Course and adjacent soccer fields. The loop is described as well-groomed and runner-friendly with modest elevation changes that allow steady pacing over many laps. The youth 1 Hour Cub Run takes place on a separate 0.25-mile loop.
Distances and formats include:
- 24 Hour Tag Team Championship
- 24-hour solo
- 12-hour
- 6-hour
- 1 Hour Cub Run (0.25-mile loop)
Awards and participant items include top-place solo awards for men and women in the 6-, 12- and 24-hour events, a custom championship belt for each member of the winning 24 Hour Tag Team, a custom belt buckle for completing 100 miles in 24 hours, and a commemorative t-shirt for participants. To guarantee a t-shirt in a chosen size, registrations should be completed before the April 1 deadline. Registration closes on April 11. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
